Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating and Cooling

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 / 5 (28)
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: 4303 Merriam Dr, Overland Park, KS 66203
: (913) 662-1342
: http://www.dickray.com

Company Overview

Since 1854, our family has called the Kansas City area home. Our expertise lies in air conditioning repair, heating and cooling, furnace services, plumbing, and sump pump solutions. We have the know-how to resolve any drainage concern. We provide drain cleaning for clogged showers, toilets, mineral buildup, and foreign objects lodged in drains. In addition, Dick Ray provides septic tank replacements, grease trap interceptor services, bathroom remodels, and comprehensive plumbing, heating, and cooling services. We are licensed to serve in cities throughout the Kansas City Metro area, holding titles such as Master Plumber, Master Mechanic, and Refrigeration Supervisor. These licenses are obtained by passing a demanding examination. Our work is performed with pride, ensuring it is done right the first time. We do not cut corners. If we make a mistake, we will return at any time, as long as you own the property, to correct it at our cost. Dick Ray Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling imposes no one-year limit on discovering inadequate workmanship! Numerous employees in our team are college graduates.

In 1950, Dick Ray, who had recently served as the commanding officer of a Navy LCI, launched his plumbing business. He studied at the University of Washington in Seattle and graduated from the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut during the war. His family arrived in Kansas City from England during the gold rush and has stayed ever since. His uncles played a role in laying the first sewer in Kansas City.

He began the plumbing business with just a pair of pipe wrenches. Lacking a truck, he utilized the family car for his initial service calls. He used a trailer to haul pipes and heavy fittings. His wife managed phone calls at home while raising their three children. She fielded service calls, and Dick Ray took them over the phone to address the jobs. Even in those times, they provided round-the-clock service.

The family that came from England to Kansas City and assisted in laying the first sewer six generations ago continues to flourish. At the time of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, Dick Ray was a student at the University of Washington in Seattle. He moved from Seattle to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, graduating as an Ensign.

After serving in the South Pacific during the war, he returned to New Orleans as the commanding officer of his LCI, where his ship was decommissioned at the war's end.

In 1949, three years later, Dick Ray returned to Kansas City, his hometown, to start his plumbing business and build a family with his wife, Shirley. He couldn't afford a truck and began his business using the family Chevy for service calls, towing an equipment trailer. Dick took on all the labor by himself, as he had no assistants. While raising their three children, Shirley answered the phone at their home in Merriam. She regularly handled service calls and passed the work orders to Dick.

They offered 24-hour service even back then. The phone rang by Dick's bedside, and he was always ready to take the call.

Business Services

  • Bathtub repair
  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Faucet installation
  • Faucet repair
  • Garbage disposal repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • HVAC installation or replacement
  • HVAC system repair
  • HVAC system maintenance
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower repair
  • Sink installation
  • Sink repair
  • Sump pump installation
  • Sump pump repair
  • Toilet installation
  • Toilet repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe installation
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:Open 24 hours
Tue:Open 24 hours
Wed:Open 24 hours
Thu:Open 24 hours
Fri:Open 24 hours
Sat:Open 24 hours
Sun:Open 24 hours

Recommended Customer Reviews

Patricia J.
★★★★★

I was very impressed with Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating & Cooling. First, I spoke with Lisa who helped me set up my appointment. Since the referral/fix of my A/C was through a home warranty company, Lisa was great about getting me set up with their first available appointment which was the next day. After setting up the appointment, she even called me back to see if possibly she could help me fix the issue over the phone (unfortunately my issue was a part that needed to be replaced). The next day Cody came out and repaired my unit. He arrived on time, completed the work in a timely manner and patiently answered all my questions. I was very happy with both the customer service and actual service/repairs I received. I would highly recommend the company I will contact them in the future if I have any plumbing or HVAC issues.

Richard J.
★★★★★

Been using their service for years. Always prompt, courteous and efficient. Zak was the technician who diagnosed and repaired my furnace. He kept me informed and explained what was repaired. Lisa in the office was very helpful with scheduling and billing. If you are looking for HVAC or plumbing needs in the KC metro area, look no further!

Jason S.
★☆☆☆☆

If zero stars was an option they'd get zero. I had them out to look at an AC unit at my house. The repair guy told me I had a huge leak in my AC coil and I needed to replace the unit. He told me it was dangerous to have anyone downstairs and suggested I not light any candles due to the risk of freon combustion.

I paid these guys almost a hundred bucks for the service call but before I spent 3-5k on a new AC unit I called another company to come and give me a second opinion. Not only was there NO LEAK, the problem with the unit was a simple fan issue!

I don't know if it was just this one repair guy or if this is how Mission operates but I considered calling the BBB to lodge a formal complaint. IF you call these guys out don't assume they're telling you the truth. They nearly turned my $200 problem into a 3k payday for them.

Jill H.
★★★★☆

I have had Dick Ray plumbing out to my house twice for two different issues. The technician, Zac, was honest and didn't try to over charge me. Both jobs were not very easy! I would call them again for any plumbing issues!

Chris H.
★☆☆☆☆

Called this company when my shut off value to house failed, got them the same day but was charged a ridiculous amount of $328 for 2 hours of work. Told the tech when he arrived that the pressure regulator valve had failed in past, he replaced the gatevalve, then tried to open the line and no water, then was forced to replace the pressure valve which WAS the problem from the start. $60 for new ball valve, $390 for pressure reducing valve and $328 labor. Got a Total price of $450 from another plumber yesterday for same work. Never again Dick Ray!

Katy R.
★★☆☆☆

Service charge is high and we paid $400 (that was with a 10% discount) to have their tech sit on hold for an hour with Lennox tech support. Issue was a bad circuit breaker which could have been diagnosed more efficiently. I would shop around for more fair price.

Whitney K.
★★★★★

I had my father call Dick Ray for his AC unit. The other company would only replace it and Dick Ray fixed it! Saved my dad a lot of money! Super thankful :)

J P.
★☆☆☆☆

In response to your comment, Ryan, it is misleading to tell people you have lowered your service charge ($166 for first half hour) when you have not. That is my beef.

Ok, so based on this business's ""new"" minimum service charge of $79, I did try using them again. Guess what -- their ""minimum service charge"" includes NO WORK. No, actual work is another $83 per half hr. So nothing's changed, it's $160+ for the first half hour. Master plumber? More like master ripoff. I feel like a chump.

John A.
★☆☆☆☆

Horrible service. Utterly horrible, they came to my house and were very unprofessional. Got sewage on my walls from the rooter and stained my carpet carrying there machine down stairs. They were also very overpriced. And a month later my sewage backed up again. DONT USE THEM.

Nfinclue C.
★★☆☆☆

Is majorly overpriced It shouldn't matter what business your in you shouldn't charge people 300% labor and 2-300% parts pricing. And plumber didn't even do the half the job right took shortcut that took same amount of time as if replaced the whole thing rather than caulk and hope... A plumber should know that. Talked to owner sounds like nice sincere man but wouldn't budge or compensate. .. Being they were recommended by friend I would of hoped for better but I wouldn't recommend. Watched you tube videos and got tips from home depot to do it right myself. Cost 30$ and few hrs vs 100 patch job.

Totally agree with other review wish I would have used this app before.

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